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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41vsIWC Schaffhausen Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince

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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41

Owners widely praise the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41 for its manageable 41mm case size, a welcome departure from larger traditional chronographs, and its simpler, less busy dial design. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its comfortable, slim profile, and the well-engineered, smooth rotating bezel that evokes aviation heritage. The watch is also noted for offering a day-date complication with a fully spelled-out day, a feature uncommon in its price range, and many find its vibrant lume and classic styling make it a great everyday watch. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting regulation to within 2 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41 highly for its practical size, refined dial, and compelling day-date complication.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince

The IWC Schaffhausen Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince is widely praised for its improved wearability, featuring a more balanced dial and shorter lug-to-lug distance than its predecessor. Owners and reviewers highlight its legibility, handsome Pilot's Watch aesthetics, and comfortable 40mm case size. The automatic caliber 32112 movement offers a five-day power reserve, and the watch boasts 100m water resistance. Some owners find the blue dial incredible and the strap system convenient for changes, appreciating the watch's style and lifetime durability. However, the EasX-CHANGE strap system limits strap choices to IWC's own offerings, and some prefer the dial design or perceived reliability of the Mark XVIII. One owner noted the date wheel placement was slightly too close to the center.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4141mm
Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince40mm
Power Reserve
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 4138h
Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince120h
Water Resistance
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41100m
Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince100m
MSRP
Aviator 8 Automatic Day Date 41$4,750
Iw328301 Pilots Watch Mark Xx Le Petit Prince$5,800

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Mechanical
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.19mm
10.1mm
Finish
Stainless steel
18 ct 5N gold

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
32112
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
120h
Jewels
0
21
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,750
$5,800
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